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Top 30 Photography Innovations in 2008 H1 Edit


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Top 30 Photography Innovations in 2008 H1
Published: Jun 20, 08
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Our photography obsessed Trend Hunters have compiled hundreds of photography innovations this year, and this killer list profiles the top 30. 

The ranking is based on our traffic stats, so don’t be surprised to see that a gallery of Starring in Stranger’s Photos’ is the hottest post.  People just seem to love voyeurism.

There are also a lot of cool techniques and killer photos that made the list (ie. not just camera innovations).

Explore more of the category here: Digital Cameras and Photography

This is one of many features in our new FREE Micro Trend Reports section.



Top 30 Digital Cameras and Photography


 

Starring in Strangers1. Starring in Strangers’ Photos - PhotoBombing (GALLERY)

Have you ever been surprised to see a stranger appear to pose like he’s part of your photos? It’s no accident. In fact, there’s actually a term for what he’s doing. He is PhotoBombing.

The term refers…

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Disastrous Uber Editing - Famous Photoshop Bloopers (GALLERY)2. Disastrous Uber Editing - Famous Photoshop Bloopers (GALLERY)

Everybody knows that Photoshop is the miracle recipe for great looking stars. But what happens when the art director is over using the Photoshop wonders? It ruins everything! Stars get incredibly slimmer,…

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Dubai Sky Photos - View From 85th Floor of Burj Dubai (GALLERY)3. Dubai Sky Photos - View From 85th Floor of Burj Dubai (GALLERY)

Now this is cool! Although it really looks like it, this incredible photo wasn’t taken from a plane; believe it or not, it was taken from the 85th floor of the Burj Dubai. To date, it is the world’s tallest…

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Nightmare-Inspired Photograpy - “After Dark, My Sweet” by Joshua Hoffine (GALLERY)4. Nightmare-Inspired Photograpy - “After Dark, My Sweet” by Joshua Hoffine (GALLERY)

Joshua Hoffine is an artist who finds inspiration in Hollywood icons like Stanley Kubrick. He directs the stars of his photos, usually family and friends, using elaborate sets and props, make-up and lighting…

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Top 31 Innovations in Photographic Technique (SUPER GALLERY)5. Top 31 Innovations in Photographic Technique (SUPER GALLERY)

A lot of photographers were worried that with the dawn of the internet and the ubiquity of digital cameras, that the true art of photography would be lost. Fortunately, the opposite has happened.

There…

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Edible Landscapes - Foodscapes by Carl Warner (GALLERY)6. Edible Landscapes - Foodscapes by Carl Warner (GALLERY)

These peculiar food landscapes were created by photographer Carl Warner.

The talented still life photographer has done a tremendous job in the collection of images in which foods represent common elements…

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Camera Sees Under Clothes - T5000 does Strip Search From 80 Feet Away7. Camera Sees Under Clothes - T5000 does Strip Search From 80 Feet Away

Oooh…cameras that see through clothes! Well it really can’t show anatomical details, so don’t get too excited. From a distance of up to 80 feet, the new cameras are capable of seeing things under your…

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Mosaics for Marketing - Steve Jobs Made of Apple Products (GALLERY)8. Mosaics for Marketing - Steve Jobs Made of Apple Products (GALLERY)

We’ve seen some awesome photo mosaics, some even functioning as more than art and delivering social commentary.

While this image of Steve Jobs doesn’t hold any moving messages about society, it could…

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iPhone Camera Lens - 6x Optical Zoom9. iPhone Camera Lens - 6x Optical Zoom

If you’ve decided to rely on your iPhone entirely for snapping photos, you may as well go all out and add the accessories you need, like this 6x optical zoom lens.

It’s attached to a clear case cover…

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Torture Editorials - Ashton Kutcher10. Torture Editorials - Ashton Kutcher’s Ass Kicking in Details (GALLERY)

Ashton Kutcher will appear in the May issue of Details Magazine and already it’s generated controversy as some of the rather violent photos were already leaked online, making their rounds in the blogosphere.…

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Top 15 Google Earth Innovations and Games (SUPER GALLERY)11. Top 15 Google Earth Innovations and Games (SUPER GALLERY)

Google Earth is as entertaining as it is informative.  In this feature, we profile some of the interesting Google Earth innovations and applications.

People are using the Google Maps for everything from…

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Personal Assistant Robot - WowWee Rovio (CES 2008) (VIDEO)12. Personal Assistant Robot - WowWee Rovio (CES 2008) (VIDEO)

WowWee has brought us the RoboSapien, RoboReptile, RoboRaptor, the Dragonfly Robot, and more. At the Consumer Electronics Show 2008, WowWee introduced the Rovio - a rolling cart-like gizmo that features…

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Magical Glass Concept - Tablet Tells You About What You See (GALLERY)13. Magical Glass Concept - Tablet Tells You About What You See (GALLERY)

I instantly fell in love with this concept. Imagine having a magical glass with you that you can use to obtain information about anything you see.

The thin ultra-connected tablet device by Japanese Mac…

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Supermodel Smiling Lessons - Tyra Banks Shows 275 Smiles (GALLERY)14. Supermodel Smiling Lessons - Tyra Banks Shows 275 Smiles (GALLERY)

Supermodel and talk-show host Tyra Banks is featured on the cover of the latest issue of The New York Times Magazine in a cover story profile that shares her secret weapon arsenal of 275 smiles.

From…

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Photoshopping Pranks - Yearbook Employee Alters 30 Students, Hillarity Ensues15. Photoshopping Pranks - Yearbook Employee Alters 30 Students, Hillarity Ensues

A rogue employee at Minnesota-based yearbook company, Lifetouch National School Studios, decided to prank Photoshop around 30 student photos.

Changes included switched heads, stretched necks, a missing…

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Louis Vuitton Journeys Campaign - Celeb Shots by Annie Leibowitz (VIDEO)16. Louis Vuitton Journeys Campaign - Celeb Shots by Annie Leibowitz (VIDEO)

Louis Vuitton has teamed with fashion photographer Annie Liebowitz to create a series of new ads, the latest of which features Keith Richards.

The ad, created by Ogilvy & Mather, was launched today.…

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Urban Coloring Books - Street Photos You Colour for Fun (GALLERY)17. Urban Coloring Books - Street Photos You Colour for Fun (GALLERY)

Despite what you may have been told, colouring books are not just for kids. Just look at this urban colouring book and sticker kit from Sanithna Phansavanh! It integrates black and white photographs of…

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Fashion Photography as Fine Art - Click Chic Exhibit (VIDEO)18. Fashion Photography as Fine Art - Click Chic Exhibit (VIDEO)

Is photography art? Is fashion design art? The answers to these two may determine whether or not you think fashion photography could be considered fine art. It seems more people than not are agreeing it…

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Celebrity Wedding Photographers - Ashton Kutcher Nikon Ads (VIDEO)19. Celebrity Wedding Photographers - Ashton Kutcher Nikon Ads (VIDEO)

A while back Trend Hunter told you about Nikon’s new campaign starring comedy actor Ashton Kutcher. The campaign has been very successful in reaching out to geeks, the celebrity-obsessed and the cool…

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Legless Photography - Kevin Connolly Turns Stares Into Art (GALLERY)20. Legless Photography - Kevin Connolly Turns Stares Into Art (GALLERY)

He didn’t let his handicap stop him short of creating incredible art. Instead of being offended by others who stared at him, or feeling criticized, Kevin Connolly, who was born without legs, used it to…

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Sexy DIY Advertising Reveals the Truth Behind Chocolate (VIDEO)21. Sexy DIY Advertising Reveals the Truth Behind Chocolate (VIDEO)

I’m tired of traditional advertising that insults my intelligence. Too often, ads are one-way messages from brands telling consumers what to purchase through overt campaigns that depend on boring stereotypes…

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Extreme Sports Cameras - Rush (GALLERY)22. Extreme Sports Cameras - Rush (GALLERY)

Who’s going to snap your photo while doing those oh-so-cool moves climbing walls, surfing, skating, or playing with your dog? Well, according to designer Martin Ruegg, with the help of the RUSH camera,…

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World of the Future - NVArt: Art Space Competition (GALLERY)23. World of the Future - NVArt: Art Space Competition (GALLERY)

The Complex at the Centre of the Universe won first place in a competition run by CGSociety (Society of Digital Artists) and NVIDIA. The NVArt: Art Space Competition challenged artists from around the…

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You as Medieval Art - Old-Fashioned Portraits by Eyeworks (GALLERY)24. You as Medieval Art - Old-Fashioned Portraits by Eyeworks (GALLERY)

The middle ages have had a strong influence on fashion lately, with a lot of collection bearing medieval themes. However, the movement has gone beyond the catwalk and into the home. You can now have a…

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Giant Eco-Friendly LED Displays - Beijing Greenpix Zero Energy Wall (GALLERY)25. Giant Eco-Friendly LED Displays - Beijing Greenpix Zero Energy Wall (GALLERY)

The Greenpix Zero Energy Media LED Wall in Beijing was created by Simone Giostra & Partners and Arup and can be seen in the gallery. The gigantic LED wall, which is near the site of the 2008 Beijing Olympic…

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Free Photo Editing Programs - Adobe Photoshop Express26. Free Photo Editing Programs - Adobe Photoshop Express

Photoshop Express was launched in a “beta” test version is said to be easier to learn than the full blown version of Photoshop that is aimed at professionals. They must have realized that if they don’t…

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Inside the Shoot - Victoria Beckham in Vogue (VIDEO)27. Inside the Shoot - Victoria Beckham in Vogue (VIDEO)

Everybody knows you’ve spiked to the top of the high end glam world if you land the cover of Vogue; at that point, you’ve not only arrived on the scene, but you know you’ll be forever preserved in fashion…

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Face Made of Human Bodies - Who Do You Think You Are Ad28. Face Made of Human Bodies - Who Do You Think You Are Ad

When looked at from afar, it becomes evident that this image of a face actually consists of photographs of hundreds of naked human bodies that, with their combination of unique shapes and colours.

The…

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Animated Retooning - Turning People Into Humanized Cartoons (VIDEO)29. Animated Retooning - Turning People Into Humanized Cartoons (VIDEO)

The Trend Hunter community has been fascinated by what’s being referred to as “untooning.” The new graphic art form strips famous pop culture characters of their “cartoon” characteristics and…

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Photo Journalism in LEGO - Mike Stimpson30. Photo Journalism in LEGO - Mike Stimpson’s Playful Reproductions (GALLERY)

Mike Stimpson, a British photographer decided to reproduce famous journalism photos with Lego figurines. It is a beautiful project, but I have to wonder if it’s not too much to recreate a dramatic moment…

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